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A competitor takes a break from the CrossFit challenge after competing in a timed event at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Houston.
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A competitor takes a break from the CrossFit challenge after competing in a timed event at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, in Houston.
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Annie Thorisdottir from Iceland (left) and Frederik Aegidius from Denmark watch as competitors compete in the CrossFit challenge at the UFC Fan Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Friday, Oct. 7, ... more

(l-r) Jamie Carter, Janet Black, and Beth Spearman run sprints at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. The group are all part of a team of six members training forthe Crossfit Games in Carson California that begin July 24. The team is comprised of 3 men and 3 women Beth Spearman, Janet Black, Jamie Carter, Daniel Ward ,Will Maloy, and Benjamin Bacon. ( Billy Smith II / Chronicle ) less

(l-r) Jamie Carter, Janet Black, and Beth Spearman run sprints at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. The group are all part of a team of six members training forthe Crossfit Games in ... more

(l-r) Daniel Ward, Janet Black, Beth Spearman and Jamie Carter all read a good luck card from a member of Atomic CrossFit family Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas. The group are all part of a six member team training for the Crossfit Games in Carson California that begin July 24. The team is comprised of 3 men and 3 women Beth Spearman Janet Black Jamie Carter Daniel Ward Will Maloy Ben Bacon Wednesday, July 17, 2013, in Stafford. ( Billy Smith II / Chronicle ) less

(l-r) Daniel Ward, Janet Black, Beth Spearman and Jamie Carter all read a good luck card from a member of Atomic CrossFit family Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas. The group are all ... more

Beth Spearman and Jamie Carter take a breather after running sprints at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Spearman and Carter are part of a six member team training for the Crossfit Games in Carson California that begin July 24. The team is comprised of 3 men and 3 women Beth Spearman, Janet Black, Jamie Carter, Daniel Ward ,Will Maloy, and Benjamin Bacon. ( Billy Smith II / Chronicle ) less

Beth Spearman and Jamie Carter take a breather after running sprints at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Spearman and Carter are part of a six member team training for the Crossfit ... more

(front-back) Janet Black completes a overhead squat as Jamie Carter supports her at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Black and Carter are part of a team of six members training for the Crossfit Games in Carson California that begin July 24. The team is comprised of 3 men and 3 women Beth Spearman, Janet Black, Jamie Carter, Daniel Ward ,Will Maloy, and Benjamin Bacon. ( Billy Smith II / Chronicle ) less

(front-back) Janet Black completes a overhead squat as Jamie Carter supports her at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Black and Carter are part of a team of six members training for ... more

Benjamin Bacon completes a muscle-up on the rings at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Bacon is part of a team of six members training forthe Crossfit Games in Carson California that begin July 24. The team is comprised of 3 men and 3 women Beth Spearman, Janet Black, Jamie Carter, Daniel Ward ,Will Maloy, and Benjamin Bacon. ( Billy Smith II / Chronicle ) less

Benjamin Bacon completes a muscle-up on the rings at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Bacon is part of a team of six members training forthe Crossfit Games in Carson California that ... more

(l-r) Beth Spearman completes a muscle-up on the rings at Atomic CrossFit as teammate Janet Black supports her in Stafford,Texas, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Spearman and Black are part of a team of six members training for the Crossfit Games in Carson California that begin July 24. The team is comprised of 3 men and 3 women Beth Spearman, Janet Black, Jamie Carter, Daniel Ward ,Will Maloy, and Benjamin Bacon. ( Billy Smith II / Chronicle ) less

(l-r) Beth Spearman completes a muscle-up on the rings at Atomic CrossFit as teammate Janet Black supports her in Stafford,Texas, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Spearman and Black are part of a team of six members ... more

Benjamin Bacon takes a breather as (l-r) Jamie Carter, Janet Black, and Beth Spearman run sprints at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. The group are all part of a team of six members training forthe Crossfit Games in Carson California that begin July 24. The team is comprised of 3 men and 3 women Beth Spearman, Janet Black, Jamie Carter, Daniel Ward ,Will Maloy, and Benjamin Bacon. ( Billy Smith II / Chronicle ) less

Benjamin Bacon takes a breather as (l-r) Jamie Carter, Janet Black, and Beth Spearman run sprints at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. The group are all part of a team of six members ... more

Daniel Ward completes a set of overhead squats Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas. Ward is part of a team of six members training forthe Crossfit Games in Carson California that begin July 24. The team is comprised of 3 men and 3 women Beth Spearman, Janet Black, Jamie Carter, Daniel Ward ,Will Maloy, and Benjamin Bacon. ( Billy Smith II / Chronicle) less

Daniel Ward completes a set of overhead squats Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas. Ward is part of a team of six members training forthe Crossfit Games in Carson California that begin ... more

(l-r) Beth Spearman completes an overhead squat as her coach Jim Kelly keeps her time at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Spearman is part of a team of six members training for the Crossfit Games in Carson California that begin July 24. The team is comprised of 3 men and 3 women Beth Spearman, Janet Black, Jamie Carter, Daniel Ward ,Will Maloy, and Benjamin Bacon. ( Billy Smith II / Chronicle ) less

(l-r) Beth Spearman completes an overhead squat as her coach Jim Kelly keeps her time at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Spearman is part of a team of six members training for the ... more

Jamie Carter completes a muscle-up on the rings at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Carter is part of a six member team training for the Crossfit Games in Carson California that begin July 24. The team is comprised of 3 men and 3 women Beth Spearman, Janet Black, Jamie Carter, Daniel Ward ,Will Maloy, and Benjamin Bacon. ( Billy Smith II / Chronicle ) less

Jamie Carter completes a muscle-up on the rings at Atomic CrossFit in Stafford,Texas, Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Carter is part of a six member team training for the Crossfit Games in Carson California that ... more

Early risers work out at the 6 a.m. class at Crossfit at their facility on Telephone Rd. Thursday Dec. 04, 2008. (Dave Rossman for the Chronicle)

Early risers work out at the 6 a.m. class at Crossfit at their facility on Telephone Rd. Thursday Dec. 04, 2008. (Dave Rossman for the Chronicle)

Photo: Dave Rossman, For The Chronicle

Early risers work out at the 6 a.m. class at Crossfit at their... Photo-5733963.77881 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Adrian Sanders works out at the 6 a.m. class at Crossfit at their facility on Telephone Rd. Thursday Dec. 04, 2008. (Dave Rossman for the Chronicle)

Adrian Sanders works out at the 6 a.m. class at Crossfit at their facility on Telephone Rd. Thursday Dec. 04, 2008. (Dave Rossman for the Chronicle)

Photo: Dave Rossman, For The Chronicle

Adrian Sanders works out at the 6 a.m. class at Crossfit at their... Photo-5733964.77881 - Beaumont Enterprise

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From left: Josh Hil, Tal Young and Shailesh Singh work out at the 6 a.m. class at Crossfit at their facility on Telephone Rd. Thursday Dec. 04, 2008. (Dave Rossman for the Chronicle)

From left: Josh Hil, Tal Young and Shailesh Singh work out at the 6 a.m. class at Crossfit at their facility on Telephone Rd. Thursday Dec. 04, 2008. (Dave Rossman for the Chronicle)

Photo: Dave Rossman, Houston Chronicle

From left: Josh Hil, Tal Young and Shailesh Singh work out at the 6... Photo-5733965.77881 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Lauren Hill,at left, and other early risers work out at the 6 a.m. class at Crossfit at their facility on Telephone Rd. Thursday Dec. 04, 2008. (Dave Rossman for the Chronicle)

Lauren Hill,at left, and other early risers work out at the 6 a.m. class at Crossfit at their facility on Telephone Rd. Thursday Dec. 04, 2008. (Dave Rossman for the Chronicle)

Photo: Dave Rossman, For The Chronicle

Lauren Hill,at left, and other early risers work out at the 6 a.m.... Photo-5733966.77881 - Beaumont Enterprise

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From left: Jennifer Sindelar and Tammy Adamo work out at the 6 a.m. class at Crossfit at their facility on Telephone Rd. Thursday Dec. 04, 2008. (Dave Rossman for the Chronicle)

From left: Jennifer Sindelar and Tammy Adamo work out at the 6 a.m. class at Crossfit at their facility on Telephone Rd. Thursday Dec. 04, 2008. (Dave Rossman for the Chronicle)

Photo: Dave Rossman, For The Chronicle

From left: Jennifer Sindelar and Tammy Adamo work out at the 6 a.m.... Photo-5733967.77881 - Beaumont Enterprise

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Adrian Sanders works out at the 6 a.m. class at Crossfit at their facility on Telephone Rd. Thursday Dec. 04, 2008. (Dave Rossman for the Chronicle)

Adrian Sanders works out at the 6 a.m. class at Crossfit at their facility on Telephone Rd. Thursday Dec. 04, 2008. (Dave Rossman for the Chronicle)

Photo: Dave Rossman, For The Chronicle

Adrian Sanders works out at the 6 a.m. class at Crossfit at their... Photo-5733968.77881 - Beaumont Enterprise

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David Feese of Front Royal, Va. grimaces as he lunges holding a weight over his head during a fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at Shenandoah Crossfit in Winchester, Va. for a Stephens City, Va. boy with neurological disorder that expert doctors cant diagnose. (AP Photo/The Winchester Star, Jeff Taylor) less

David Feese of Front Royal, Va. grimaces as he lunges holding a weight over his head during a fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at Shenandoah Crossfit in Winchester, Va. for a Stephens City, Va. boy with ... more

In this photo made Monday, July 11, 2011, Kulsoom Abdullah, left, trains at Crossfit gym in Atlanta, Ga. Abdullahs Ph.D. from Georgia Tech and black belt in taekwondo are proof she doesnt back away from challenges. Abdullah on Friday will become the first woman to compete in the national weightlifting championships while wearing clothing that covers her legs, arms and head, in keeping with her Muslim faith. (AP Photo/Joey Ivansco) less

In this photo made Monday, July 11, 2011, Kulsoom Abdullah, left, trains at Crossfit gym in Atlanta, Ga. Abdullahs Ph.D. from Georgia Tech and black belt in taekwondo are proof she doesnt back away from ... more

Doing plank exercises can strengthen your core and help your posture.Crossfit training fitness man doing plank core exercise working out his midsection core muscles. Fit male fitness instructor planking exercising outside in summer on beach. NOT FOR USE BY OTHER HEARST PAPERS. less